Livacin 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 90.27
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levofloxacin ophthalmic |
| Company | Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer
- Treatment of blepharitis
- Treatment of hordeolum
- Treatment of perioperative ocular infections
Pharmacology
- Synthetic bactericidal antibiotic
- Broad spectrum
- Third generation fluoroquinolone
- Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes
Dosage & Administration
- 0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year of age and older
- 1-2 drops every 2 hours for days 1 and 2
- 1-2 drops every 4 hours for days 3 through 7
- 1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years of age and older
- 1-2 drops every 30 minutes to 2 hours for days 1 through 3
- 1-2 drops every 1 to 4 hours from day 4 through treatment completion
- Not established for children under 1 year
Interaction
- Elevation of plasma concentrations of theophylline
- Interference with the metabolism of caffeine
- Enhancement of the effects of oral anticoagulant warfarin and its derivatives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Levofloxacin
- Hypersensitivity to other quinolones
- Hypersensitivity to components of the medication
Side Effects
- Transient blurred vision
- Fever
- Foreign body sensation
- Headache
- Transient ocular burning
- Ocular pain or discomfort
- Pharyngitis
- Photophobia
- Allergic reactions
- Lid edema
- Ocular dryness
- Ocular itching
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Discontinue use if superinfection occurs
Therapeutic Class
- 4-Quinolone preparations
Storage Conditions
- Protect from light
- Store in a cool (15°C-25°C) and dry place
- Keep out of reach of children